Briggs and Stratton 17kW Generator with 200-Amp Whole House Automatic Transfer Switch

17kW Generator

The Briggs & Stratton 17kw Generator 40673 includes a 200-Amp Whole House Service Rated Automatic Transfer Switch—ideal for new home backup generator installations. Restores power to your entire home. With an optional power management system, the standby generator system ensures all your essentials and conveniences have power for the duration of any power outage. See power management below.

Rated for installation down to 18-inches from the home, the standby generator blends into the landscape with an appealing profile without using up your yard space.

PowerProtect generator systems from Briggs & Stratton include the longest, most comprehensive warranty in their class. The 6-Year* Limited Warranty covers parts, labor, and travel for the entire 6-year term. Made in the USA with a Vanguard commercial-grade V-twin OHV engine.

Briggs and Stratton 17kW Generator

The Briggs and Stratton 17kW Generator has a 993 cc V-Twin OHV Vanguard commercial-grade engine. PowerProtect series generators include Low Oil Shutdown, high temperature shutdown, LED display, and a built-in battery charger. 

17kW Generator 40673 Ratings

Product Specifications

Model

Model Number

40673

Manufacturer

Briggs and Stratton

Made In USA

Yes

Rated Watts

17kW LP Propane / 17kW Natural Gas

Rated Amps

70.8 LP Propane / 70.8 Natural Gas

Voltage

120/240 Volts Single Phase

A/C Ton Rating

5-Ton

Enclosure

Aluminum Enclosure with Automotive-Grade Galvanneal Steel Base

UL Listed

UL-2200

Decibel Rating

65 dBA Low Idle / 68 dBA Normal Operation

Type

Standby Generator

Series Name

PowerProtect

Transfer Switch Model

071271

Features

Starting System

Automatic

Low Oil Alert

Yes

Idle control

Low Idle Exercise Mode

Mainline Breaker

80 Amps

Battery Requirement

12-Volt, Group 26 or 51, 540 CCA

Weight

435 lbs

Dimensions

46.5L x 26.8W x 28.4H

Warranty Information

Consumer Warranty

Briggs and Stratton 6 Year Warranty Covers all Parts, Labor, and Travel

Engine

Engine Brand

Vanguard Commercial Grade V-twin OHV

Engine Size

993cc

Engine RPM

3600

Cast Iron Sleeve

Dura Bore Cast Iron Cylinder Sleeves

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Alternator

Alternator Type

Self Excited, Rotating Field

Frequency

60 Hz

Auto Voltage Regulation

Yes

Fuel

Fuel Type

LP Propane or Natural Gas

Fuel Gauge

No

NG Power Capacity

17kW

LP Power Capacity

17kW

NG Consumption @ Full Load

248 cubic feet / hour

NG Consumption @ Half Load

170 cubic feet / hour

LP Consumption @ Full Load

3.3 gallons / hour

LP Consumption @ Half Load

2.1 gallons / hour

Transfer Switches

Transfer Switch Amps

200

Transfer Switch Circuits

Whole House Switch with Amplify Power Management

Ats Poles

2